The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1887-12-29
Department Gleanings.
DEPARTMENT OF MICHIGAN.

DEAR TRIBUNE: Fairbanks Corps, No. 10, of
which the National President and Secretary are
members, report the holding of bazaar the
evenings of Oct % and 30, which proved success
both in the attendance of the public and financially
nearly $500 was realizd over and above all ex
penses.
Among the numerous features of the bazaar were
booths, presided over by ladies in costume, CON
tanning fancy articles, aprons, fruits and flowers,
japanese ware, etc. A dolls booth, in charge of
the Daughters of Veterans proved decided attrac-
tion and doubt many little hearts were made
happy Christmas morning by the finding of one of
these very dolls among their stores
Our art loan proved source OF much amuse-
meDt as its numerous visitors passed from one rep
resentation to another each one being happy
takeoff upon some familiar phrase object etc.
A supper cheered and comforted the inner man,
bringing in goodly revenue. Ice cream and cake
were served to appease the appetite of those who
desired something less substantial than the supper
tables afforded.
A brigade drill by the Daughters of Veterans,
under command of Comrade Z. Hampton, was
one of the most perfectly performed drills of the
many it has been the pleasure of the writer to wit
ness, rejecting much credit both upon the young
ladies and their commander
The last evening closed with hop, In which
many young ladies and gentlemen participated;
nor was it confined to the young alone, for watch
ing the dancers as they fitted by could be seen
some of the fathers and mothers OF these same
young people.
and helped to fill the nearly depleted treasury of
No 10 it will give the Relief Committee great pleas
ure to be able to meet some of the pressing needs
of those who are in measure dependent upon and
look to us for aid and assistance In this eonnec-
ton we would most gratefully acknowledge the
sum of SIS, and the promise of &c ore when needed,
donated by Detroit Post, No. 3S4, as a token OF
their appreciation of the good being done by our
organization and our Corps locally. With hearts
thus cheered and encouraged, our Relief Commit
tee can continue in its good work. ever realizing
the fullness of the meaning, 1t is more blessed to
give than to receiYe.n-U, N. ..
Lena Rogers, Senior Vice President OF Sheridan
Corps No. So, Reading, who has been reader of
THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE for six years, reports an
active Corps of SO members, organized i6 months
and active in soldier charities Elizabeth Cunning
ham, President, through whose efforts new interest
is steadily springng up.
Carrie Utter. Secretary of Dwight May Corps, No,
2, Midland City, reports Corps organization dat
ing back to May q, 1886, with 20 charter members
There have been 10 limitations and death, that
of Mrs. Harriet Walters. Considerable relief work
| has been done for the sick and needy, and the
| Corps received the commentator of Mrs. Sisera
| Crowbar Inspecting Officer, on her recent visit
The Corps assisted the GA II. in arranging for the
| grand G.A.R Campfire at the Opera House. Mrs
| Sarah J. Davis has been detailed to inspect the
| CORPS of East Saginaw. South Saginaw and Reece
| Dewey Corps, No 6S, Leslie, inspected Dec
/ = nv ssrs Charity Dykeman, of Jackson, Past De
nariment Jun:Sz Vice President. The Corps IS do
| mo much good and the utmost harmony prevail:
| between Corps and Post. Near the close of pro
| ceedings rap was heard. and the Conductor es
eorted In not one comrade, but co. who demanded
! an unconditional surrender" Retiring little
! later the comrades brought in tables and dishes
and had soon spread n bountiful repast of oysters
coffee etc. in return for the maple-sugar treat,
| as they expressed 1t.
| Officers OF Auten Corps No. IL: President. Clar.
Fisher; s. V.-P., Layina Calvert; j. V.-P., Maggie
| man; Con-, Louisa Muessel; G., Christiana Klein
dinst Delegates. Belle Demont, Abbe Loughman
| MolIe Kelley. Phoebe Morgan, Martha Tough
man; Alternaies. Christians Kleindinst, Maggi